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Sadcursor

by twosadmen·Modeling

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Why we like it

Sadcursor earns its place in the Superhive library for reducing 3D cursor placement to a single click, with configurable hotkeys that keep it from clashing with other add-ons.

What is Sadcursor?

Sadcursor is a Blender tool built by twosadmen to speed up and smooth down the modeling workflow. It lets you change the position and orientation of the 3D cursor in one click, so you can make precise movements and adjust orientation without pressing many keys for a single action.

Once the tool is active, pressing the left mouse button snaps the 3D cursor to a vertex, edge, or face. Shift with the left mouse button changes the cursor position without rotation, while Ctrl with the left mouse button sets its orientation based on the selected geometry. The tool can also change the position of the mesh pivot to the 3D cursor position, and reset the 3D cursor orientation while maintaining its location. Pressing your chosen hotkey again exits the tool.

Hotkeys are configurable in the add-on settings, with a default trigger of D, and you can assign your favorite hotkey for each action to prevent interference with other add-ons. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available.

Who is Sadcursor best for?

Sadcursor is best for blender artists who want faster, more convenient 3D cursor positioning and orientation while modeling.

How much does Sadcursor cost?

Sadcursor is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Change the position and orientation of the 3D cursor in one click
  • Snap the 3D cursor to a vertex, edge, or face with the left mouse button
  • Change cursor position without rotation, or set orientation based on selected geometry
  • Change the position of the mesh pivot to the 3D cursor position
  • Reset the 3D cursor orientation while maintaining its location
  • Assignable hotkey for each action to prevent interfering with other add-ons
  • Included documentation

Tags

#Blender#3D cursor#modeling#workflow#add-on#pivot#hotkey

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Sadcursor support?

Sadcursor lists support for Blender versions 2.8 through 4.5, covering a wide span of releases. Before installing, confirm your specific Blender version falls within that range for the smoothest experience. If you run a version outside this window, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details, since supported versions can change with updates. The add-on has been published for almost four years and has recorded more than one hundred sales.

How do I set up hotkeys in Sadcursor?

Sadcursor lets you set up your favorite hotkey in the add-on settings, with a default trigger of D. Once active, press the left mouse button to snap the 3D cursor to a vertex, edge, or face; Shift and the left mouse button to change position without rotation; and Ctrl and the left mouse button to set orientation based on the selected geometry. Press W to set the origin to the 3D cursor and E to reset its default rotation. You can assign a hotkey for each action to prevent interfering with other add-ons.

Is Sadcursor free to use?

Sadcursor is listed as free in this catalog. It is distributed under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any purchase details, check the developer's page directly, since these can change over time. The add-on has documentation included to help you get started, and a demo video is available if you want to see the tool referenced before setting it up in your own Blender projects.

Can Sadcursor change the mesh pivot and reset cursor orientation?

Sadcursor can change the position of the mesh pivot to the 3D cursor position, and it can reset the 3D cursor orientation while maintaining its location. Within the tool, pressing W sets the origin to the 3D cursor, and pressing E sets the default rotation of the 3D cursor. Pressing your chosen hotkey again exits the tool options. These actions are handled through the configurable hotkeys, and documentation is included to guide you through each one.

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